What We Believe

The Bible is the only written revelation from God to man. The Bible is infallible and trustworthy teaching us how to conduct our lives. “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives.” 2 Timothy 3:16 NLT. We also believe that the Bible is the one true authority in matters pertaining to the Christian faith. (Acts 17:11; Isaiah 8:20)

Jesus Christ is the second person of the trinity, The scriptures teach he was born of a virgin (Matthew 1:18-23), that he led a sinless life, John 3:4-5, and that he performed miracles Acts 10:37-38., Acts 2:22). Jesus also died on the cross for our sins, I Peter 2:24 and was resurrected from the dead, John 20:5-10. And he now sits at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1: 9, 11.).

Jesus Christ is the only way to God because of His death on the cross, which paid for our sins. (Acts 4:12; John 14:6). Because of this sacrifice we, are adopted into God’s family. The Holy Spirit is given to us to guide, comfort, convict, and help us grow in our faith with Jesus Christ.

We believe there is only one true God who is both infinite and eternal (Matt 5:48; I King 8:27). But he has revealed himself in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19. God is neither limited by space or time and is eternally self-existent. (John 8:54-59)

The Scripture teaches that all who repent and believe in Christ are to be baptized by being immersed in water (Matthew 28:19). Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ. It is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, and it is a declaration to the world that we have died to sin and have been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).

The Lord’s Table consists of two elements: the bread and cup. Those elements are symbolic of the body and blood of Christ. Communion is a memorial of Christ’s sufferings on the cross and a celebration of our salvation. (Matthew 26:26-28) It is an opportunity for a believer to examine oneself and repent in order to experience the forgiveness granted to us in the cross.

The Church is the body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:12-27) and has a four-fold purpose: to Glorify God (Colossians 3:1617, Ephesians 1:12, and Ephesians 5:16-19), make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2), make Jesus known to a lost world (Acts 1:8), and to meet human need (Luke 6:35-36, Acts 11:29, 1 John 3:17, James 1:27).

The Holy Spirit is given to every follower of Christ to guide, comfort, convict, and adopt us into the family of God. The nine fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) are by-products of a Spirit-filled life and evidence of spiritual maturity. The nine gifts of the Spirit are different manifestations of the Spirit to build up the body (1 Corinthians 12:1-11). We are instructed to diligently seek the gifts (1 Corinthians 14:26-33) in the context of love

Crestview Community Church recognizes that there is One Holy Spirit but many gifts. Therefore, we realize all the Spiritual gifts as outlined by the Apostle Paul in I Corinthians 12. We also believe in maintaining proper order during our services (I Corinthians 14:40). Above all, we desire the gift of love to be present in all our worship activities (I Corinthians 13:1-7).

Crestview Community Church supports the Biblical teaching that marriage is both holy and sacred. And we believe in the biblical definition of marriage described in Genesis 1:27; 2:23-24; 5:1-2, and Matthew 19:2-5. Crestview Community Church respects the right of the Supreme Court’s opinion, including same-sex marriage as a legal right. However, we find this opinion both contrary to the biblical teachings on marriage and homosexual behavior. (Romans 1:26-28, I Corinthians 6:9-11).

Thus, we respectfully decline participation in same-sex marriage unions. Crestview performs scripturally based marriages to its members who abide by and agree to our faith statement.

We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God
(Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10).

We believe that to preserve the function and integrity of Crestview Community Church as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to Crestview Community Church members and the community; it is imperative that all persons employed by Crestview Community Church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality
(Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess. 5:22).

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11).

We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture or Crestview Community Church’s doctrines.